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One question I had:

How long has Willowby Hall been abandoned? I don't think the text specifies. Or, given that magic is possibly preserving the mansion, maybe the question is: What is its general condition?

Clearly we're not at the "collapses into dust at a touch" stage of your classic ancient tomb. But nor is everything pristine.

I'd want to get that clear in my head so I can describe things in a way that doesn't mislead attentive players.

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Here's some things I would want to think about/prep more before running:

* How I would embody / get into the head of the key NPCs. The bits we have already are evocative but brief, and this isn't one of my strong points
* Also default plans for the 3 adventurers and Elias (if returned to present).
* Quick map for the museum (and more example exhibits). There's a lot of fun stuff to do with tactical positioning between aisles of glass cabinets.

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Its reputation as an excellent adventure stuffed with interactivity is well-deserved. A couple of things I liked that I haven't seen highlighted:

* Details that are hard to improvise are included: books in the library, paintings in the gallery.
* Double references: e.g. chimney you can climb references roof; roof entry referencs kitchen.
* The vases from Yoon-Suin! Such a small touch but I love the feeling of OSR community it gives.

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Finished my read through of "The Waking of Willowby Hall" 💪

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What a lovely thing it is to have adventures arrive through my door.

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